Articles by Teolis Funeral Home

Mrs. Vita L. Prence, 94, of Koppel passed away on Saturday, February 25th, 2023 at Concordia at Villa St. Joseph in Baden. Mrs. Prence was born in Koppel on September 2nd, 1928 to the late Charles and Rose (Petti) Nardone. She had graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1945. In May of 1946 she married her husband Edward Prence who later passed away on October 3rd, 1971. Following Ed’s passing Vita was hired at the Beaver County Court House in the Department of Voter Registration and worked there until her retirement in 1990. For many years she…

We are sad to announce the passing of Genevieve “Jaye” Scopellite of Ellwood City, Pa on her 96 birthday, February 7, 2023 in Palm Springs, California after a brief illness. Genevieve was born on February 7, 1927 in Richwood, West Virginia. Genevieve is survived by her daughter Patti Greco of Palm Springs, California and her son, David Scopellite of Ellwood City. She is also survived by her grandchildren Tyler Greco and Allessandra Greco and her husband Emile Mosseri of Los Angeles, California, Gabrielle Greco of St. Petersburg, Florida, and Damian Greco of Las Vegas, Nevada, granddaughters Alicia Scopellite of Ellwood…

Brittani L. Buzzelli, 38, of Ellwood City passed away on Sunday, February 11th, 2023 at the Heritage Valley Medical Center, after fighting a lengthy illness. Brittani was born on May 11th, 1984 in Beaver to Mark “Moe” A. and Karen S. (Heaton) Knetchel. She attended Lincoln High School. A homebody, Brittani enjoyed cooking and spending time with her two boys, whom she adored. She will be deeply missed. She is survived by her husband, Anthony Buzzelli of Ellwood City, whom she married on May 18th, 2002, sons, Kayden Maxamillion Samuel Buzzelli and Ryker James Buzzelli both of Ellwood City, aunts,…

Mr. James A. Alfera, 80, of Ellwood City passed away on Saturday, February 11th, 2023 at the UPMC Passavant Hospital in McCandless Twp.. Mr. Alfera was born in Ellwood City on October 15th, 1942 to the late Joseph Samuel and Esther (Cirelli) Alfera. He had graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1961, and is a member of the Divine Grace Parish, Holy Redeemer Church. For over 30 years Jim worked at Calgon Corp. as a laboratory Technician and in quality control. Jim loved following the Pittsburgh Steelers and local sports teams along with trips to the casinos….

Gina Fotia Usner, 60, of Center Township passed away on Thursday, February 9th, 2023 at the Heritage Valley Medical Center in Beaver. Gina was born in Ellwood City on February 26th, 1962 to Frank “Cheech” and Frances J. (Folino) Fotia. She was a member of the Lincoln High School class of 1980 and later a graduate of the Pittsburgh Beauty Academy. For over the past 20 years she worked at Cracker Barrell restaurant in Zanesville, Ohio and most recently in Robinson Twp. as a waitress. She enjoyed playing the piano and organ. She is survived by her mother Frances Fotia…

Mr. Michelangelo “Mike” Nocera, 84, of Ellwood City passed away on Thursday, February 9th, 2023 at the Heritage Valley Medical Center in Beaver. Mike was born on December 14th, 1938 in New Castle to the late Antonio “Tony” and Margherita (Parente) Nocera. He graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1956. He enlisted with the United States Army on December 1st, 1961 and served until his discharge on December 2nd, 1963 with the rank of Sergeant. Throughout the years Mike worked at John’s Shoe Shine, Gus’s Shoe Shine, U.S. Steel Tube Mill, Aetna Standard Engineering Company in the…

Mrs. Colleen Agostinelli, 92, of Perry Township passed away on Wednesday, February 8th, 2023 at her residence with her loving family at her bedside. Mrs. Agostinelli was born in Ellwood City on July 26th,1930 to the late Karl and Grace (Irwin) Ketterer. She is a graduate of Lincoln High School with the class of 1948. Over the years Colleen worked at Bell Telephone, Riverside Pharmacy, Montgomery Ward, the Hallmark Store at Franklin Plaza, and Carleen’s Dress Shop. She along with her husband Carl also owned and rented many Ellwood City properties which became thriving businesses. She is a member of…

Mr. Louise R. “Tubby” Rozzi, Jr., 82, of Ellwood City passed away peacefully in the home he shared with his son on Wednesday, February 8th, 2023. Tubby was born on July 2nd, 1940 to the late Louis R. and Francis (Mingione) Rozzi. He was a Lincoln High School 1958 graduate and then he served 2 years in the U.S. Navy. After his honorable discharge from military service he was employed for over 24 years at the former Babcock & Wilcox (B&W) steel mill in Koppel. He is a member of the Divine Grace Parish, Holy Redeemer Church. Tubby had coached…

Mrs. Eva Jane Cowan, 74, of Perry Township passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, February 7th, 2023 following and extended illness. Jane was born on March 24th, 1948 in Ellwood City to the late Edward S. and Betty J. (Ryder) Locke. She was married to John R. “Jack” Cowan for 42 years until his passing on November 27th, 2008. She is survived by her two sons Robert and Ronald Cowan of Perry Twp., and her brother Timothy (Debby) Locke of Wayne Township. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Jack, brothers James Edward, Robert Earl, Gary…

Kraig A. “Crickett” Krisher, 68, of Ellport passed away on Saturday, January 28th, 2023 at the UPMC Passavant Hospital in McCandless Twp. Kraig was born on June 6th, 1954 in Bellvue the son of the late Harry and Grace (Stapel) Krisher. He graduated from North Allegheny High School with the class of 1972. He had worked at Dravo Corporation as a welder and later at Harmony Castings as a supervisor. An outdoorsman Kraig enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson motorcycles, fishing and hunting. He is survived by his loving wife of 45 years Norma (Sens) Krisher, daughters Jessica (Matthew) Green and…